ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - The older brother of Orlando Police Chief John Mina pleaded not guilty to molesting a girl for three years, starting when she was 10 years old.

Edward Mina appeared in court Thursday. Prosecutors expected Mina's attorneys request bond so he could leave jail for the first time since his arrest in May. Instead, Mina's defense dropped the request.

“These are extremely serious and disturbing criminal allegations,” Chief John Mina said at the time of his brother’s arrest. “At this time, I am most concerned with the welfare and privacy of the child involved, and won’t be making any further comment.”